Wastewater Facilities Division

The Wastewater Facilities Division of Public Works is dedicated to
safeguarding the environment and public health by maintaining the
highest level of treatment at the lowest attainable cost for the
residents of Carpentersville. It is our goal to continually improve by
applying new technology and providing professional and courteous
customer service to our residents.

In addition to wastewater treatment, other responsibilities include but
are not limited to:

Sample collection and analysis.

Maintenance of building and equipment within the Main Plant and
12 remote facilities.

Industrial discharge monitoring.

Bio-solids production and disposal.

The Wastewater Treatment Facility treats an average dry weather flow
of 2.25 Million Gallons a Day (MGD). After the waste stream has been treated
to meet strict IEPA Discharge standards it is then discharged to the Fox
River. The excess solids that are removed during treatment are digested
to stabilize their decomposition rate so it may be dewatered and used as
fertilizer for crops such as corn, wheat, soybean and sod. The digested
sludge must also meet strict IEPA/USEPA standards. Annually we treat 900
Millions gallons of wastewater, and generate approximately 6000 cubic
yards of solids.

Effluent to Fox River

Oxidation Ditch

Aerobic Digester

Return Sludge

The division is also responsible for 12 Sanitary Pumping Stations. These
are located throughout the village limits. They ensure that wastewater
that leaves your homes and businesses reach the treatment facility.
Daily pumping volumes range from 15,000 gallons to 1 million gallons a
day.

Sludge Press Moyno Pump

Sub Zero Temps Frozen Foam

Don’t Clog Your Sewer Lines!

The Carpentersville Wastewater Division asks that residents dispose
of used handy wipes, disposable diapers and any heavy-duty or reinforced
paper cleaning products in the trash! Please do not dispose of these
items in your sinks, drains or toilets because they can lead to clogs
and back ups in your home and in the sewer lines in your neighborhood.